David Teten
JUNE 3, 2014
For the third year in a row, ff Venture Capital is co-sponsoring the New York Demo Day for Georgia Tech’s Flashpoint Accelerator, along with HBS Alumni Angels of NY. Introductory remarks by Merrick Furst, Flashpoint’s Director and Distinguished Professor of Computing at Georgia Tech.
Austin Startup
MARCH 7, 2021
It seems like every day there is a new headline about an exceptional startup founder, investor, or corporate headquarters moving to Texas. The Innovation Center at Houston’s TMC (TMCx), co-located with Johnson and Johnson’s J-Labs, and the Center for Medical Device Innovation, drive medical innovation. Joe Lonsdale. Drew Houston.
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Jeff Hilimire
AUGUST 30, 2013
and The Coca-Cola Co., One inhibiting factor is Atlanta’s community of angel investors and venture capital firms, many of whom have little experience with B2C startups. Backed by his $5 million Atlanta Ventures fund, Cummings hopes to “de-risk” such investments. Dragon Army launches.
Steve Blank
DECEMBER 11, 2023
While it seemed like a good idea and had the Navy’s backing, the founders got turned down for funding by companies, investment bankers and everyone, until they talked to John Parker. When they couldn’t find any customers they donated the ERA 1101 to Georgia Tech. Why Minneapolis/St. Serendipity came to Minneapolis-St.
online.wsj.com
SEPTEMBER 23, 2012
SIGNIFICANCE PROMINENT. --> The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail. An entrepreneur with a hot technology and venture-capital funding becomes a billionaire in his 20s. The National Venture Capital Association estimates that 25% to 30% of venture-backed businesses fail. NAME David Cowan.
Reid Hoffman
JULY 27, 2021
As I discussed last week in the Greymatter podcast with my friend and Blitzscaling co-author Chris Yeh , I believe that a knowledge of philosophy is actually a great asset for entrepreneurs. Like many first time founders, I ran over that landmine. I think a lot of entrepreneurs don’t fully understand how venture capital works.
Reid Hoffman
JULY 27, 2021
As I discussed last week in the Greymatter podcast with my friend and Blitzscaling co-author Chris Yeh , I believe that a knowledge of philosophy is actually a great asset for entrepreneurs. Like many first time founders, I ran over that landmine. I think a lot of entrepreneurs don’t fully understand how venture capital works.
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